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Apollinaire by Jacqui Rowe, selected by Mario Petrucci, is published by Perdika Press www.perdikapress.com
"Absolutely Brilliant" -George Ttoouli
The poet who invented the term 'surrealism', and counted Picasso, Braque and Chagall among his friends and collaborators, holds an unrivalled place at the forefront of Continental modernism. Through this invigorating selection, Apollinaire's unique war aesthetic is revealed, delighting in the irruptions of human conflict while conveying, with energetic poignancy, its most haunting and disarming hues. To the exquisite frictions and realignments borne by this most precipitously accomplished of voices, Jacqui Rowe brings a potent flare of illumination. Fully possessed of its drive, Rowe recasts Apollinaire's playful, paradoxical lyricism into an appropriate and thoroughly contemporary poetic.
Available to order from www.perdikapress.com or contact jacquirowe@hotmail.co.uk
Counter-attack - Gists and Piths on Duffy's anthology of war poetry
Go to http://gistsandpiths.blogspot.com for a podcast including a reading of 'Merveilles de la guerre' from Apollinaire by Jacqui Rowe
Apollinaire in Paris
See http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=113652&id=663531770&l=8f5fc94635 for photographs of places in Paris associated with Apollinaire
Jacqui Rowe presents
AT
THE KITCHEN
GARDEN CAFE WITH
NIGEL MCLOUGHLIN
Nigel McLoughlin is Reader in Creative Writing at the University of Gloucestershire where he is Course Leader for the MA in Creative & Critical Writing. Chora: New & Selected Poems is his fifth collection. The London Magazine described his work as 'unforgettable' and Fortnight called him 'one of Ireland's most exciting younger poets'.
7.30pm, Tuesday 22nd September, 2009 (Food available from 6.30pm)
Poetry Bites includes floor spots where you can share your own poetry with an appreciative audience. Please arrive early to book a spot.
Kitchen Garden Café , 17 York Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham
B14 7SA
£5 (£4) To reserve a place email jacquirowe@hotmail.co.uk or pay at the door.
“One of the top 10 venues for poetry in the UK” – Radio 4 poet, Susan Richardson
MAKING POETRY WORKSHOPS 2009 BEGIN IN APRIL. GO TO www.makingpoetry.co.uk
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Poetry Bites
Both new and long-established poets (including Julie Boden) took part in the open mic section of the evening and there was a great variety of tones and styles to enjoy.
There was also carrot, courgette and cranberry cake to enjoy in the interval as an accompaniment to the signing and selling of books!"
JACQUI ROWE: KEEPING POETRY ALIVE
'You may have seen Jacqui's Feature Article or read about her in our November 2007 update, but in case you missed both, here's a quick reminder:
"Writer and course leader Jacqui Rowe has been a leading light in bringing live poetry and educational events to the West Midlands. She was recently long-listed for the Bridport Poetry Prize 2007, an international creative writing competition which was launched in 1973. Her passion for poetry currently sees her fighting the battle to keep her regular live poetry evening alive despite the closure of the Midlands Arts Centre. Take a look at her website to find out how you could help with sponsorship, words of encouragement or to find out about courses in creative writing." Artsphere November Update, 2007
Well Jacqui is certainly winning the battle to keep both her poetry evening and workshops alive, and is making rather a success of things. Artsphere Director, Jax Lovelock, had the opportunity to catch up with Jacqui recently following the first Poetry Bites event held indendently from the Midlands Arts Centre. Jacqui says, "The evening went really well, there were lots of people there, as many as we had at MAC." Eager to move on, Jacqui is now clarifying the aims of Poetry Bites and looking at ways of accessing funding so that more people can benefit from both that and her Making Poetry Workshops.
Jacqui's work is engaging and inspirational, and well worth a look.'
Artsphere June 2008 Update http://www.artsphere.co.uk/
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ECO-POETRY PACK
For World Environment Day on June 5th 2008, The Poetry Society has commissioned award-winning poet, ecologist and educator Mario Petrucci (who will be presenting Making Poetry Masterclasses on 19th July and 20th September) to develop a series of Environment-centred resource packs, designed for schools, young adults and poets. Visit http://www.poetrysociety.org.uk/content/education/poetryclass/news/ to download them for free!
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